How Do I Calculate Se Concentration from Multiple Calibration Curves?

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To calculate the concentration of selenium (Se) from multiple calibration curves, it's important to first determine the abundances of the isotopes from the mass spectral analysis. The calibration curves for isotopes 77, 78, and 82 Se are based on the overall concentration of Se, not individually. One approach is to calculate the concentration for each isotope using its respective curve and then average the results, but clarity on the calibration curve's setup is essential. Ensure that the data from the mass spectral analysis is accurately interpreted to reflect the isotopic contributions. This method will help in obtaining a more precise concentration of Se in the digest.
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URGENT- Calibration curve question

Okay, so I'm a physicist doing a chem class so I'm a little out of my depth.

I've got a lab report to hand in but I'm a little stuck on the last part, working out the concentration of Se from a calibration curve. My problem is that the calibration curve is against the result from MS analysis, and I have three curves on the graph from 77, 78 and 82 Se, however the x-axis (based on my standards) is the concentration of Se not of the individual isotopes.

How do I work out the concentration of Se in my digest as a whole from the three curves, should I just work out the result from each curve and take and average?

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How do I work out the concentration of Se in my digest as a whole from the three curves, should I just work out the result from each curve and take and average?
I'm not absolutely sure what you're trying to do here. From the mass spectral analysis you should be able to acertain the abundances of the isotopes, your description of the calibration curve is unclear.
 
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